Wellness

[Ainhisg]

No need to worry.  Easy peasy.  You're put out and feel nothing.  It's done as outpatient.  Bleeding afterwards for several days, and you'll be tired from the anesthesia.  You might have some slight cramps, but you'll be fine in a few days.

[PINKdogWOOD]

I've heard many say that after a certain old age with women, we really don't need to continue having pa ckeckups routinely done (on an annual basis as we used to).  

I'm going to be real and honest, I have not been to see me NP for a checkup in 4 years or so. 

Should I be making an appointment for a full-fledged checkup? I'll be 71 towards end of April. Would this be a good or great birthday gift to myself? Should this be?

Anyone who wishes to weigh in, I'm reading and listening. Thx

[DSD2]

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@PINKdogWOOD wrote:

I've heard many say that after a certain old age with women, we really don't need to continue having pa ckeckups routinely done (on an annual basis as we used to).  

I'm going to be real and honest, I have not been to see me NP for a checkup in 4 years or so. 

Should I be making an appointment for a full-fledged checkup? I'll be 71 towards end of April. Would this be a good or great birthday gift to myself? Should this be?

Anyone who wishes to weigh in, I'm reading and listening. Thx

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@PINKdogWOOD I might suggest you talk to your primary, get their opinion and see what you are comfortable with. I was told I didn't need any futher pap smears a few years ago when I was around 67. But I still get a yearly physical and a yearly mammogram. 

[newjersey]

@GingerHead , I've had the same procedures done as you mentioned here.  I had very  very slight bleeding that same day.   I felt fine afterwards.

[Zhills]

You should not be uncomfortable for long!  Luckily, you are in a good area for medical care!  Will be praying for you!

[smoochy]

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@I am still oxox wrote:

Wow I was not aware they still did that kind of surgery now that everything is laproscipic. My Mom had several of the in the 1960's the dark ages for female medicine

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in order to scrape out the entire uterine lining, the procedure has to be done by dilating the cervix and going in that way. 

[smoochy]

the Gyn office will be calling me on Monday to schedule this. It will be on a Friday in a couple of weeks, not sure of exact date yet. Your comments have eased my mind a lot! 😊 thanks

[cheriere]

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@smoochy wrote:

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@I am still oxox wrote:

Wow I was not aware they still did that kind of surgery now that everything is laproscipic. My Mom had several of the in the 1960's the dark ages for female medicine

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in order to scrape out the entire uterine lining, the procedure has to be done by dilating the cervix and going in that way. 

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YEARS ago, I had a procedure while awake where the dr had to dilate my cervix, go in and take biopsies.  It hurt like all get out.  However, he did say it seems to be way more painful for women who have never had children.  I'm not sure why, something to do with the cervix having never been dilated.  I bled heavily for a couple weeks afterwards.

Please let us know how you're doing.  I'm sorry you're having to go through this.💝🌸

 I'll be having my first pap in about 10 years the end of next month and I was scared about that.  What a wimp I am.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I have not had a D & C, but I have had and internal pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy, uterine biopsy, and ultimately a total hysterectomy and oophrectomy.  There was some discomfort.  No big deal. 

[IMW]

I'm same age as you. I've had many d&c's---really no big deal. Biopsy also--just a small taking of tissue. Important thing is to relax ---take a tranquilizer beforehand.

Ask, demand if necessary anesthesia----could be just a intravenous sedative.

You might feel a little sore for a few days.

Best of luck!